Lease of space for DR. Charles richard drew elementary school

The Orleans Parish School Board is requesting bids to lease approximately 22,833 square feet on the entire third floor of a facility for Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School, with bids due September 1, 2026 by 10:00 a.m. CST and site visits scheduled August 20–21. The lease is for direct services to students, families, and community organizations.

The scope is the third floor including designated male and female restrooms, with utilities and limited parking included. The initial term dates are to be determined, with an option to renew for two additional years. The monthly lease rate must range between $15.00 and $18.00 per square foot, translating to an annual fee of approximately $342,500 to $410,600 based on the stated square footage.

Bids must be accompanied by a deposit equal to ten percent of the bid amount with a minimum of $75.00, submitted as a certified check or money order payable to the Orleans Parish School Board. The lease will be awarded to the highest bidder meeting all specified conditions. The successful bidder must execute the lease agreement within fifteen days of award and submit certificates of insurance and copies of all required insurance policies within five to ten days of bid opening. The awardee bears all expenses for lease preparation and recording.

The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to terminate the lease for any reason at the end of the contract year without penalty or to terminate immediately with written notice if deemed in the District's best interest. Performance reviews and site visits will be conducted semi-annually at minimum. The District may request financial documentation, letters of credit, financial statements, or other evidence of financial responsibility prior to finalizing the lease agreement. The deadline for written questions is August 25 at 4:00 p.m. CST, and the final deadline for addenda is August 28. Site visit registration is required in advance.